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Women's Summit Brings Together Entrepreneurs, Executives and a Soccer Legend

Keynote speakers included soccer player, Olympian and author Abby Wambach, entrepreneur and former Telemundo president Nely Galán and CNN national correspondent Natasha Chen.

02/06/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Lectures

New College of Florida to Host Black History Month Symposium on Saturday

This year's symposium focuses on the disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on minorities.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Awards

Manatee Clerk Honored With Nonprofit’s Government Service Award

The Palmetto Youth Center's annual award honors public officials who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities.

02/06/2020 By Staff

Finance

City, Credit Union to Host Open House, Car Sale

Through the city’s partnership with the credit union, Sarasota residents of all credit levels can qualify for a low-interest vehicle loan through the Reliable Ride initiative.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Networking

Date Set for 32nd Annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation event will take place Thursday, March 5, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Dolphin Aviation.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Tidewell Hospice Announces Intent to Establish Tidewell Foundation

Tidewell expects to launch the foundation, which will help support its fundraising capabilities, on July 1, 2020.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Van Wezel Foundation Hires Associate Director of Leadership Gifts

Suzanne Hudson-Smith will be responsible for cultivating donor relationships and experiences in support of the foundation's mission.

02/05/2020 By Staff

Family Fun Guide

Great Things to Do With Kids in Sarasota

From toddler art to untamed nature, a guide to under-the-radar adventures.

02/05/2020 By Pam Daniel and Ilene Denton

Limelight

Voice + Visibility Women's Summit

This inaugural event at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota welcomed keynote speakers including Nely Galan, Abby Wambach, Aisha Nyandoro, Natasha Chen and Ingrid Harb.

02/05/2020 Photography by Cliff Roles

Elections

Supervisor of Elections to Make Drop Boxes Available for Vote-by-Mail Return

The drop boxes aim to make returning vote-by-mail ballots more convenient.

02/04/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

Patterson Foundation Donates $250,000 Match for Global Disaster Recovery

The donation supports disaster-recovery efforts worldwide.

02/04/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Claudia Barnett Elected Chair of Sarasota Historic Preservation Advisory Board

The board was established to recommend the designation of historically significant structures and archaeologically significant sites to the city commission.

02/04/2020 By Staff

Neighborhoods

City of Sarasota Recognizes 'Limelight District'

The district is located north of Fruitville, down Lime Avenue through 12th Street.

02/04/2020 By Staff

The T-Shirt Wars

Inside the Bitter Fight for the Future of Sarasota

A series of hard-fought conflicts has created a situation in which you can tell by the color of someone’s T-shirt whether that person is an ally or a mortal enemy.

02/03/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker